You Just Had to Be There
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At the Cookout
The Reel Deal
100

It’s nice, it’s nice, it’s a fantastic art style.

what is Hyperpigmentation?

100

Hollywood's first female black director for Down in the Delta, better known for her Grammy-winning "Phenomenal Woman" and 2 year running NYT Bestseller “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” She has over 50 honorary degrees for her civil rights advocacy.

Who was Maya Angelou?

100

Mrs Queen herself finally got her Album of the Year titled this.

What is Cowboy Carter?

100

This is a rich, creamy dish made with cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, and often baked with a crispy top, a staple comfort food.

What is Mac and Cheese?

100

This actor has the all time most action figures. A Black Panther turned Avengers hero, he's known for Pulp Fiction and looking for his supersuit.

Who is Samuel L Jackson?

200

Keke Palmer was referring to this icon when she said “You know it’s your girl!”

who is Megan Thee Stallion?

200

This Nobel Prize-winning author is known for her powerful novels Beloved, Song of Solomon, and The Bluest Eye. They explore the African American experience and the impact of racism on identity.

Who is Toni Morrison?

200

This is how many Grammys Kendrick won (and technically Drake lost) at the latest Grammys?

What is 5?

200

 A classic Southern dish made from ground corn, often served as a savory side with butter, cheese, or gravy, or as a sweet dish with sugar and cream.

What are grits?

200

This actress is best known for her roles in What's Love Got to Do with It and Black Panther, earning critical acclaim for her powerful performances. She also did the thing

what is Angela Bassett?

300

Staaap. A vine quote involving a French crescent-shaped pastry.

what was Almost Made me Drop my Croissant?

300

Best known for his work The Souls of Black Folk and his role in founding the NAACP. This man was a scholar, sociologist, and a civil rights activist with a name that sounds like what spiders produce.

What is W. E. B. Du Bois?

300

This is how many songs Pharell has written for the Despicable Me franchise (it’s so much more than you think).

I'm not kidding it's 14

300

 A rich, spiced dessert with a smooth filling, often made with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a buttery crust.

What is sweet potato pie?

300

This actress, known for her roles in Fences and How to Get Away with Murder, became an EGOT winner in 2023

Who is Viola Davis?

400

This California senator said “Wakanda Forever” paid for by __

who is Kamala Harris?

400

This woman wrote The Color Purple and won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for it.

Who is Alice Walker?

400

Known as the "First Lady of Song," this legendary jazz singer won 14 Grammy Awards and was famous for her impeccable vocal range and scat singing.

who is Ella Fitzgerald?

400

A traditional Southern dish made from tender, slow-cooked leafy vegetables, seasoned with smoked meat, garlic, and spices

What are collard greens?

400

Known for his roles in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner and To Sir, with Love, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022 for his contributions to both film and civil rights.

Whos is Sidney Potier?

500

 Steve Harvey asked what you'd like your girlfriend to do

WHAT IS SIT ON IT

500

This prominent African American poet and social activist was a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance with his poems "The Crisis", "I, Too", "Harlem" and "Dreams".

Who is Langston Hughes?

500

This 1976 Stevie Wonder song, known for its reflection on the struggles of society, was sampled by Coolio in his 1995 hit of a similar name.

What is Pastime Paradise?

500

A popular Southern dish made from sliced vegetables coated in cornmeal and fried until crispy, often served as a side or snack

What is fried okra?

500

This actress became the first African American to win an Academy Award, receiving the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Gone with the Wind in 1940.

Who is Hattie McDaniel?